IFSC Code of Union Bank of India, Kannur Branch, Karnataka

If you are searching for the IFSC code of Union Bank of India, KANNUR branch in BANGALORE, KARNATAKA, this page has every detail you need. The verified IFSC code for this branch is UBIN0818216. You can use it for NEFT, RTGS and IMPS fund transfers, online banking add-payee actions, UPI mandates and any other electronic payment request that asks for an Indian Financial System Code. The information on this page is curated specifically for customers, remitters, employers and businesses who need to credit funds to an account maintained at this branch, and it is structured so you can find what you need within a few seconds of landing here.

You will see the complete branch address, the area STD code and phone number, the city and state, the day-to-day banking services that are typically offered at the KANNUR branch, and detailed step-by-step guides for using the IFSC UBIN0818216 across NEFT, RTGS and IMPS rails. A frequently-asked-questions section at the end answers the most common queries we receive about this particular branch.

The Indian Financial System Code, popularly known as IFSC, is an 11-digit alphanumeric code that the RBI assigns to every bank branch participating in online interbank settlement. Without this code, an electronic transfer simply cannot reach its destination branch.

The IFSC for Union Bank of India – KANNUR is UBIN0818216. The first four letters UBIN are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 818216 map to this branch in BANGALORE, KARNATAKA.

About the bank

Union Bank of India serves retail and corporate customers with a full range of deposit, lending, payments and digital banking products. Its Kannur branch in Bangalore, Karnataka is part of this network and uses the IFSC code UBIN0818216 for all electronic settlement.

Branch details at a glance

About this branch

The branch is located at NO.-19 BYRAVESHWARA COMPLEXYELAHANKA MAIN ROAD,KANNUR VILLAGE. It serves the Bangalore region and is connected to the bank's core banking platform, which means transactions initiated here are instantly visible across all other branches of Union Bank of India. The IFSC UBIN0818216 is used to identify this branch on the RBI payments network.

The role of IFSC in India's payments network

India's electronic payment infrastructure — NEFT, RTGS, IMPS, UPI and the National Automated Clearing House (NACH) — is built on a single principle: every participating bank branch must be uniquely identifiable by an alphanumeric code. The Reserve Bank of India introduced the IFSC system to fulfil this requirement, and that is how Union Bank of India's KANNUR branch came to be assigned the code UBIN0818216.

Whether you are receiving a salary on the first of the month, paying a vendor invoice, settling an EMI, or accepting a refund from an e-commerce platform, the IFSC is the silent piece of metadata that tells the network where your account lives. Without IFSC UBIN0818216, money simply cannot be routed to the KANNUR branch electronically.

Products and account variants supported

Every account opened at the Kannur branch is mapped to IFSC UBIN0818216 on the RBI payments network. The branch generally supports the full retail product catalogue of Union Bank of India, including:

• Resident savings accounts and salary accounts
• Current accounts for businesses and professionals
• Fixed deposits, recurring deposits and tax-saver deposits
• Demand drafts, banker's cheques and pay orders
• Retail loans — personal, vehicle, education, gold and home
• Credit cards and overdraft facilities (subject to eligibility)
• Third-party investment products such as mutual funds and insurance (through tie-ups)

Whichever product you choose, the IFSC for incoming credits remains UBIN0818216.

Banking services available

The Kannur branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on 8028444588.

• Savings, current and salary accounts
• Fixed deposits and recurring deposits
• Personal, vehicle and home loans
• Demat and investment products (where supported)
• Internet banking and mobile banking enrolment
• Debit and credit card issuance
• Locker facilities (subject to availability)
• Foreign exchange services (at authorised branches)
• Bill payments, demand drafts and pay orders
• NEFT / RTGS / IMPS / UPI fund transfers using IFSC UBIN0818216

How to transfer money using IFSC UBIN0818216

Online transfers in India are powered by three major channels — NEFT, RTGS and IMPS — and each one requires a destination IFSC. Below is a quick guide for using IFSC UBIN0818216 across all three.

NEFT to Union Bank of India, KANNUR using IFSC UBIN0818216

National Electronic Funds Transfer is the simplest way to move money into an account at this branch. NEFT works around the clock, including Sundays and public holidays, and settles in half-hourly batches.

To send funds, add the recipient as a beneficiary in your bank's online portal, key in the account number, paste the IFSC UBIN0818216, and confirm that the system picks up Union Bank of India – KANNUR. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

Real-Time Gross Settlement to KANNUR

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Union Bank of India's KANNUR branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC UBIN0818216 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

IMPS to Union Bank of India KANNUR (IFSC UBIN0818216)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC UBIN0818216 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the KANNUR branch account within seconds.

NEFT vs RTGS vs IMPS — which one should you use?

All three modes accept the IFSC UBIN0818216 for Union Bank of India – KANNUR, but they differ in speed, minimum amount and use case. The table below summarises the differences so you can pick the right channel for the situation at hand.

For most retail customers crediting the Kannur branch, NEFT or IMPS will be the quickest and most economical option. RTGS comes in for one-off, high-value movements such as property purchases, vendor settlements or large gifts.

How UPI relates to the IFSC code

UPI lets you pay using a short Virtual Payment Address instead of typing the IFSC every time, but behind the scenes every UPI mandate is mapped to an account number plus an IFSC. For accounts at Union Bank of India's KANNUR branch, the IFSC UBIN0818216 is what the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) uses to route the credit when you tap Pay on a UPI app.

That is why, even in the UPI era, it is still worth knowing the IFSC of your home branch — for failed UPI mandates, e-mandate set-ups, third-party platform onboarding and salary or refund credits.

Digital banking channels

Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Kannur branch counter can now be completed digitally — adding a beneficiary, transferring funds, applying for a fixed deposit, raising a service request or downloading account statements. The IFSC UBIN0818216 is the link between the digital channel and the branch ledger; once a transaction is confirmed, the credit or debit is reflected in the same core banking system that the branch officers see.

MICR code & cheque clearing

Apart from IFSC, every cheque book issued by Union Bank of India carries a 9-digit MICR (Magnetic Ink Character Recognition) code that is read by cheque-sorting machines. The MICR code, the IFSC UBIN0818216 and the account number together uniquely identify the Kannur branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

Things to verify before sending money

Banking errors are usually small typos that snowball into delayed credits and customer-care follow-ups. Use this short checklist before you confirm any transfer to Union Bank of India – KANNUR:

• The IFSC is exactly UBIN0818216 with no extra spaces.
• The beneficiary's account number matches what they shared, digit for digit.
• The portal auto-fills Union Bank of India as the bank name and KANNUR as the branch.
• The amount and the purpose of payment are correct.
• You have a valid OTP-verifying mobile number on hand.

A 30-second review here saves hours of reconciliation later.

How to reach the Kannur branch

The branch is located at NO.-19 BYRAVESHWARA COMPLEXYELAHANKA MAIN ROAD,KANNUR VILLAGE, which puts it inside Bangalore, the broader Bangalore Rural district, and the state of Karnataka. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “Union Bank of India Kannur branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC UBIN0818216 should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling 8028444588 before stepping out, especially around public holidays.
3. Carry photo ID and any account-related documents you may need for the transaction you plan to do.

Most banking work — passbook updates, fund transfers, statement downloads — can also be completed online without visiting the branch in person, as long as you know the IFSC UBIN0818216 and your account number.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC UBIN0818216 for Union Bank of India – KANNUR, you can cross-check the code from any of these sources before initiating a high-value transfer:

• The front of the cheque book issued by the branch – the IFSC is printed at the top of every leaf.
• The first page of your passbook.
• The bank's official website under the branch locator.
• The Reserve Bank of India's IFSC search portal.
• Net banking dashboards usually display the home-branch IFSC under account details.

Branch banking hours and holidays

Indian bank branches typically operate from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday to Friday, and from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM on working Saturdays (usually the 1st, 3rd and 5th Saturdays). The Kannur branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC UBIN0818216, however, work 24x7.

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Frequently asked questions

Final notes

To recap: UBIN0818216 is the IFSC code of Union Bank of India, KANNUR branch, in BANGALORE, KARNATAKA. It is required for every electronic transfer to an account held at this branch. We keep this page updated with the latest address and contact details, so you can rely on the information here for your day-to-day banking needs.